Gmail is getting less spam, and Amazon is getting more robots. After that, we're all over the place, from graphite exports to background checks to buy a 3D printer. So much technology news and so little, but we've got you covered, including some great tips and picks to help you tech better!

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Intro (00:00)

Followup:

Gmail is getting serious about unwanted bulk email (03:55)

Amazon tests humanoid robot in warehouse automation push (07:30)

Netflix launches a game controller app for playing games on your TV (09:45)

New Apple Pencil - New Macs still coming? (14:40)

Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: FaceTime Reactions (19:35)

Just the headlines: (27:30)

Next year, SpaceX aims to average one launch every 2.5 days

China restricts exports of graphite as it escalates a global tech war

Minecraft has sold over 300 million copies

Analogue is making a 4K Nintendo 64

New York bill would require a criminal background check to buy a 3D printer

IRS will pilot free, direct tax filing in 2024

Takes:

Piper Sandler teens survey Fall 2023 - Teens spend average of 4.8 hours on social media per day (30:15)

Amazon enables passwordless passkeys on iOS and the web (36:30)

According to the FTC, consumers reported losing more than $8.8 billion to fraud in 2022, a 44% increase over the prior year (41:30)

Hacker leaks millions more 23andMe user records on cybercrime forum (46:00)

Bonus Odd Take: NASA Buzzword Generator (49:20)

Simple Counter App (52:10)

Picks of the Week:

Dave: Rock Paper Pencil from astropad (54:30)

Nate: Reality Composer Object Capture from Apple (58:15)

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